1985 2 hp Evinrude - remove prop

[Gravy]

hi ya - i'm a newbie, so please forgive my beginners question, but ..

Is it only the cotter pin securing the prop to the prop shaft?

Removed the pin but can't shift the prop off - any help appreciated, thank you

Sorry - wrong yr, it's 1984

 

[stork55]

yes,the prop will come off after you remove the cotter key.the clutch assembly will stay on the propshaft until you remove the shearpin then it will slide off the shaft.

 

[Gravy]

Thank you for the reply. The prop is stuck on there, hard to shift with cotter pin out - any tips for getting it off? Thank you in advance!

yes,the prop will come off after you remove the cotter key.the clutch assembly will stay on the propshaft until you remove the shearpin then it will slide off the shaft.

 

[fdrgator]

Aargh, wrong picture

 

[fdrgator]

Trying this again. Pull harder. There is a splined rubber ring in there. The prop should slide off the ring.

 

[Gravy]

Thanks! I'll try tonight after a few push ups! I'll let you know how i go, appreciate your help, thank you

Trying this again. Pull harder. There is a splined rubber ring in there. The prop should slide off the ring.

 

[stork55]

Can you put the motor on a stand and submerge the lower unit in a 5 gallon bucket of water and let it soak for a day then try it.

 

[Gravy]

Great idea! Thank you - will try that first

Can you put the motor on a stand and submerge the lower unit in a 5 gallon bucket of water and let it soak for a day then try it.